Motherhood Moments
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
MyElearningWorld recently released a new report showing that the cost of attending college is largely outpacing inflation - over 3x in the last 40 years. along with other notable findings: If the cost of going to college rose consistently with the U.S. The report includes graphs (feel free to use them!) Thanks for reading!
Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Right before the pandemic started, I opened 529 College Savings Accounts for our daughters. My oldest was in eighth grade and one of my goals for 2020 was to start saving consistently for both daughters’ college education. We want to assist them in financing their college years and we needed to make some progress.
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Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
Welcome to Debt Free Stories. She and her husband paid off $147,000 in debt–including their home. After paying off the debt, she was able to quit her job to pursue her passion. She blogs at The Debt Myth. Quitting my job is one of the things being debt free has enabled us to do. How much debt did you pay off?
Savings Corner
APRIL 4, 2024
You can use this money for any purpose, including home remodeling , consolidating higher-interest debt , college tuition and other financial needs. Cash-out refinances are generally best for big-ticket costs: Think home renovations or major debt consolidation. That means you have $300,000 in equity.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Many people use the cash from a cash-out refinance to fund large-scale home improvements, education expenses or debt consolidation. Most lenders will require you to maintain at least 20% equity in your home. Pros of a cash-out refinance Potentially lower interest rate. Cash-out refinance rates tend to be higher than rates for purchase loans.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 23, 2023
Repaying any debts Entrepreneurs often shoulder substantial debts, whether a business loan, credit lines or personal obligations incurred during the start-up phase. The proceeds from your life insurance policy can be used to repay these debts, ensuring that your family is not responsible for settling them.
Savings Corner
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Key takeaways A personal loan is money you can borrow to finance large purchases, consolidate debt, invest in yourself or cover emergency expenses. Working to improve your credit score and reduce your debt-to-income ratio before applying can help get you the best loan terms. Here are some of the most common applications.
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